$17.3M capital works project
Proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland and Local Government Grants and Subsidies and Building Our Regions Programs in association with Tablelands Regional Council.
A new reservoir, pipework and upgrades to intakes were completed in 2022.
Construction of the 11km pipeline to connect Millstream Estate with the Ravenshoe Water Supply Scheme commenced in early June 2023 and will be complete by the end of 2024. Residents adjacent to the pipeline will be notified by the contractor as work progresses. Driveways may be temporarily blocked and the contractor will negotiate suitable timing with residents. Some trees may be removed and they will be assessed by wildlife spotters as required before removal. 8.7km of pipeline was completed by the end of October.
Design of the water treatment plant commenced in June. Components will be fabricated off-site, and on-site work will commence later this year.
Credit: HEH Civil.
$7.27M capital works project over two years
The Johnstone River and Peeramon water supply scheme will be connected to the Malanda water supply scheme, and a new reservoir constructed in Malanda. This is required because of the rapid growth in the area. Tenders have been released and the project is expected to be completed in late 2024.
$550,000 capital works project over five years
Calibration of bulk meters and installation of level monitors to meet regulatory requirements. Due for completion in 2025–26.
$100,000 capital works program
Service lines (from water mains to meters) will be replaced as part of an ongoing program.
$5.1M capital works project
$1.87M of this project is funded by the Queensland Government’s Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program
Four-year project to identify and meet future water requirements in Yungaburra due to rapid growth. Improvements include a new water intake (pontoon, pipes, pump and wiring), and water treatment plant and supply upgrades. The designs for the pontoon and the pumps have been completed and tenders are open.
$200,000 capital works project
Develop a delivery program for Atherton and Tolga water supply schemes.
Ongoing capital works projects
Upgrades to pipelines, water meters and pumps across the region as required.
$250,000 capital works project over two years
The reservoirs in our region have been assessed and a remediation plan is being developed.